Assistant Residential Manager - Chenango County Norwich, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Norwich+NY+USA+13815) ApplyJob TypeFull-timeDescriptionAssistant Residence ManagerFull Time, 2nd ShiftWage $18.50-19.75/hrALL TRAINING PAID AND PROVIDED!This position is an entry level supervisory position and it provides an opportunity to gain experience and develop the skills necessary to advance in your human services career. Examples of career growth through this avenue include advancement into roles such as Program Managers and Directors.The Assistant Residence Manager (ARM) will provide training, supervision, and assistance to residents (people receiving services) with ADL skills and directly participate in daily household management. The Assistant Residence Manager's specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Train, supervise, and direct DSP staff while on shift, that includes reporting any personnel related issues to the Program Manager and/or program administration
Provide training and assistance to residents in order to help them develop and/or improve personal care skills and independent living skills
Develop, coordinate and provide opportunities for social/recreational activities
Provide supervision to residents at the IRA and in the community as appropriate
Provide training to residents with money management such as budgeting, banking and making appropriate purchases
Responsible for the management of resident’s personal allowance in accordance with the agency’s financial procedures
Intervene in crisis and/or emergency situations as needed following agency policy
Provide first aid as needed in accordance with accepted practice
Personally follow and ensure DSPs follow the mandatory steps relating to Medication Administration and documentation per certification, policy and procedures
Supervise the diet and nutritional needs of each resident
Provide as needed transportation or access to transportation
Accompany residents to medical appointments as required followed by the completion of the required documentation and necessary follow-up
Clean the IRA and contents as instructed by the supervisor
Act as role model to residents and staff
Perform fire drills followed by the completion of the required documentation along with reporting any difficulties with evacuating and/or equipment
Participate in a rotating on call schedule that includes providing coverage on site or for emergencies as required
What are we looking for in an Assistant Residence Manager:
Possess good interpersonal, written, oral, and communication abilities and effective time management/organizational skills
Able to work scheduled hours that may include mandatory overtime, weekend and/or holiday timeframes. Also maintain an acceptable work attendance as defined in the agency’s Employee Manual.
Be computer literate with knowledge in agency operating systems and applicable software required for department needs.
Able to generate and present comprehensive written reports and respond to questions about the report.
Demonstrate sound judgment in normal work and emergency situations
Must physically be able to perform required certifications and lift fifty (50) pounds
#humanservices #Norwich #Green #Oxford #DSP #OPWDDRequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree with two (2) years of experience working with the OPWDD population preferred-OR-AHigh School Diploma/GEDand experience that in the opinion of the reviewing agency, exceeds the above standards of the program
Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier
Salary Description$18.50-19.75
